Sr. Legal Counsel - Labor, Employment, Compensation & Benefits

Blue Origin•Southgate, WA

1d•$197,529 - $276,540

About The Position

Blue Origin is seeking an attorney to join the Labor, Employment, Compensation & Benefits team within its Legal & Compliance department. This role is part of Blue Origin corporate functions and provides centralized legal support across business units, functions, and locations. The counsel will advise in-house clients on employment compliance and support labor, employment, compensation, and benefits matters. The position involves balancing business needs with risk mitigation, developing subject matter expertise across multiple states, and partnering with Legal and Human Resources teams on scalable processes and company strategy. The role also supports litigation strategy, agency proceedings, regulatory compliance, legal documentation, and lawful employer communications.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active bar membership in good standing; Washington State bar membership or ability to waive in is preferred.
At least 8 years of legal experience; a combination of law firm and in-house experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in federal and state employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, and NLRA.
Experience advising on compensation matters, including compensation fairness.
Experience advising on ERISA-governed benefit plans, including health and welfare plans.
Proven track record managing complex employment litigation and agency proceedings.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex legal issues clearly and persuasively to executive audiences.
Strong business acumen and a track record of delivering practical, risk-calibrated legal advice in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with OFCCP compliance, affirmative action obligations, and federal contractor requirements.
Exposure to international employment matters and cross-border workforce compliance.
Washington State bar membership or ability to waive in.
A combination of law firm and in-house experience.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice on workplace conduct, hiring, leaves and accommodations, investigations, disciplinary actions, separations, and employee relations.
Balance business needs and risk mitigation while advising clients on employment matters.
Develop subject matter expertise to support company locations in multiple states.
Work with other employment counsel and outside counsel on litigation strategy, EEOC responses, and communications with government agencies.
Support regulatory and compliance matters, including EEOC, OFCCP, affirmative action plans (AAPs), and EEO-1 reporting.
Draft legal documents.
Work with Legal and Human Resources teams to develop company strategy and scalable process methodologies.
Provide strategic counsel across labor, employment, compensation, and benefits matters.
Advise on labor strategy and lawful employer communications.
Manage employment litigation matters and outside counsel.
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and proactively advise clients on compliance obligations and strategic implications.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Basic and supplemental life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short- and long-term disability.
401(k) with company match of up to 5%.
Education Support Program.
Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week.
Paid time off of up to four weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours.
Up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Depending on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results or other factors, at the company's discretion.